Alan Jones argues ‘rivalry’ and ‘treachery’ but after decades wielding the sword of public opinion, he’s the one on trial
Alan Jones (centre) departs the Downing Centre local court in Sydney, Monday, 3 August, 2026. Photograph: Bianca De Marchi/AAPView image in fullscreenAlan Jones (centre) departs the Downing Centre local court in Sydney, Monday, 3 August, 2026. Photograph: Bianca De Marchi/AAPAlan JonesAnalysisAlan Jones argues ‘rivalry’ and ‘treachery’ but after decades wielding the sword of public opinion, he’s the one on trialBen DohertyHis legal strategy was apparent from the very first.
- ▪Alan Jones (centre) departs the Downing Centre local court in Sydney, Monday, 3 August, 2026.
- ▪Photograph: Bianca De Marchi/AAPView image in fullscreenAlan Jones (centre) departs the Downing Centre local court in Sydney, Monday, 3 August, 2026.
- ▪Photograph: Bianca De Marchi/AAPAlan JonesAnalysisAlan Jones argues ‘rivalry’ and ‘treachery’ but after decades wielding the sword of public opinion, he’s the one on trialBen DohertyHis legal strategy was apparent from the very first.
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Alan Jones (centre) departs the Downing Centre local court in Sydney, Monday, 3 August, 2026. Photograph: Bianca De Marchi/AAPView image in fullscreenAlan Jones (centre) departs the Downing Centre local court in Sydney, Monday, 3 August, 2026. Photograph: Bianca De Marchi/AAPAlan JonesAnalysisAlan Jones argues ‘rivalry’ and ‘treachery’ but after decades wielding the sword of public opinion, he’s the one on trialBen DohertyHis legal strategy was apparent from the very first. Jones will, it was explicitly stated, seek to undermine the ‘credibility and reliability’ of his accusers Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Mon 3 Aug 2026 11.00 EDTLast modified on Mon 3 Aug 2026 11.01 EDTShareAlan Jones has enjoyed decades as the centre of attention, as the wielder of…
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